Paint In America: The Colors Of Historic Buildings Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
The definitive volume on how paint has been used in the U.S. in the last 250 years. Eminent contributors cover the history of this medium in American buildings from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. Contains a survey of practices and materials in England, cutting-edge techniques used by today's researchers in examining historic paints, fascinating case studies and an important chart of early American paint colors. Explains how to identify pigments and media, how to prepare surfaces for application and apply paint. Includes the chemical properties of paint with a table of paint components, plus a glossary and bibliography.
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 1, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471144118
ISBN-13: 978-0471144113
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.7 x 10.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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I do wish it had a little more on the various periods and some good pre-1850 paint colors. Other than that it is a wonderful resource for anyone restoring antique homes.
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